Southampton certainly look like they need further reinforcements, with a relegation battle looking likely in the Premier League at present.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Shane Long of Southampton looks on during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at St Mary’s Stadium on September 17, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Southampton FC/Southampton FC via Getty Images)

Leeds should only sell Roofe for a fair price, which at the moment is likely to be in the region of £10 million. But they should also make sure they get a player as part of the bargain.

Because one striker at Southampton would be the perfect attacker for Marcelo Bielsa’s style.

SWANSEA, WALES – AUGUST 21: Leeds United’s Kemar Roofe during the Sky Bet Championship match between City and Leeds United at Liberty Stadium on August 21, 2018 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Kevin Barnes – CameraSport via Getty Images)

Shane Long would be excellent in the current Leeds set-up. The 31-year-old, who has played 81 times for Ireland, scoring 17 goals, has the pace and work ethic to replace Roofe should Leeds decide to put a deal together. As for Championship pedigree, he has that in abundance. In his final season in the second-tier with Reading he scored 21 goals in 44 games.

Leeds would be foolish to let Roofe go on the cheap. But if a big money offer from Southampton arrived, with the added sweetener of Long, then it might prove difficult to turn down.